Ancient Landscapes: New Lines The Wiltshire landscape that surrounds their studios is the inspiration for Melissa Cole ‘s steel sculptures and Jonathan Mansfield ‘s paintings. Considering the contemporary geography in relation to ancient geology, the artists’ works are exhibited alongside Pitt Rivers Museum finds from excavation sites – objects held in the Salisbury Museum Pitt Rivers collection. 23 June – 2 September 2017, The Pound, Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9HX. www.poundarts.org.uk www.melissacole.co.uk www.jonathanmansfieldart.com #NewLinesArt #landscape #sculpture I will be showing with Jonathan Mansfield for the first time space at The Pound Arts Centre in Corsham, Wiltshire. Landscape by Jonathan Mansfield As artists living within a few miles of each others studios we have been brought together for this exhibition by Fiona Cassidy, curator at The Pound and we will present our individual experiences of journeying, sensing and interpreting

Melissa Cole - Artist blacksmith with over 25 years experience based in the Pewsey Vale near Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. Making hand made contemporary designed ironwork for the home and garden from forged steel and wrought iron. . Commissions taken for bespoke gates, railings and public and private sculptures. Private tutor running blacksmithing and sculptural metalwork courses from her forge in Wiltshire. https://linktr.ee/melissacole001